Survey finds vast majority expect their construction business to survive Covid-19
A survey of over 500 construction professionals by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has found that 92% expect their business to survive the...
Inclusivity guide looks to address gender imbalance in construction
A free industry guide has been launched with the aim of attracting more women into the UK construction industry.
The online Inclusive Value Tool has...
Housebuilder earns top customer satisfaction accolade
STEWART Milne Group has been awarded the 2020 Gold Award for customer satisfaction across all its UK divisions.
An independent customer survey found 92% of...
UV light could be used in public buildings in fight against Covid-19
THE University of St Andrews and Ninewells Hospital are researching an ultraviolet light known as far-UVC to determine whether or not it can be...
Architecture body expresses ‘concern’ at Covid-19 survey findings
THE Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has called for health and wellbeing to be 'prioritised' as the lockdown restrictions begin to ease.
The call...
Designs unveiled for new Boclair Academy in Bearsden
RYDER Architecture has submitted design proposals on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council to replace the existing Boclair Academy in Bearsden.
The firm said the new...
Progress made in plans to create a New Homes Ombudsman scheme
THE first step towards the creation of a New Homes Ombudsman (NHO) scheme has been announced with the appointment of an interim New Homes...
New low carbon community planned for Dunbar
A public consultation is to open on the proposals for the build of a new low carbon community at Hallhill, Dunbar.
The proposed DunBear Park...
Plant owners raise concerns over operation of schemes to support businesses during Covid-19
SCOTTISH plant firms have raised concerns over the operation of some of the schemes introduced to support businesses in the wake of the Covid-19...
Plans launched for Heriot-Watt University brewery build
HERIOT-WATT University and beer-maker Innis & Gunn have partnered to submit plans for the build of a brewery and research centre at the university's...
BMF backs phased return approach
THE Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) has welcomed the plans set out by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for the construction sector to prepare for...
Keeping the water running in lockdown
THE fact that everyday tasks such as visiting a supermarket have now been rendered into daunting, and potentially dangerous, experiences perhaps exemplifies the job...
Quarry boss outlines challenges for SMEs once lockdown ends
A quarry boss has spoken of the challenges of managing cash flow once the lockdown period ends in Scotland.
Marcus Paine, who has spent 26...
Work gets back underway at Woodmill High School
WORK has resumed on the repair and rebuild of Woodmill High School, following the damage caused by a fire in August.
The project was halted...
Proposed flats look to mirror Rangers’ Ibrox Stadium main stand
PLANS have been unveiled for the build of 160 flats next to Rangers Football Club's Ibrox Stadium.
The proposed development, at Albion Car Park, will...
New software tool tipped to ‘transform’ management of historic buildings
NEW technology has been launched which has been tipped to transform how Scotland’s historic buildings are managed, maintained and repaired.
The software tool, which allows...
Sharp decline in builders’ merchant sales as pandemic impact takes hold
BUILDERS' merchant sales dropped by 6.7% in Q1 compared to the same period last year as the impact of Covid-19 started to become apparent.
Year-on-year...
Property management specialist plans new measures to help housing market recover
NEWTON Property Management has announced a raft of measures it hopes will help return purchaser confidence to the housing market.
The Glasgow-headquartered property factor said...
Historic Glasgow building up for sale
A Grade ‘A’ listed building in Glasgow city centre has been put up for sale at offers over £3 million.
The property at 2-10 Bothwell...
Kier to deliver new University of Edinburgh engineering building
KIER has been appointed by the University of Edinburgh to deliver the new school of engineering building at their King's Building Campus in the...
